Retain The Wind By Compressing The Belly.

You Must Acquire The Best Knowledge First, And Without Delay; It Is The Height Of Madness To Learn What You Will Later Have To Unlearn.

A Good Prince Will Tax As Lightly As Possible Those Commodities Which Are Used By The Poorest Members Of Society: Grain, Bread, Beer, Wine, Clothing, And All Other Staples Without Which Human Life Could Not Exist.

The Desire To Write Grows With Writing.

Don't Give Your Advice Before You Are Called Upon.

The Most Disadvantageous Peace Is Better Than The Most Just War.